Application closing date: 23.59pm Sunday 26th July
Interviews will take place: Week Commencing 3rd August
This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
Working within the Fund Management and Operations Team, led by Simone Williams, Katie Bennet and Charlotte Hill, the Heads of Fund Management and Operations team, the Manager will play a critical role in providing operational support for Infrastructure Grants. You will be joining a newly established team responsible for supporting the management, monitoring and reporting of the National Housing Delivery Fund (NHDF) portfolio, covering both existing projects and future pipeline opportunities.
The team acts as a central point of coordination between delivery teams, finance colleagues, performance teams and external stakeholders, supporting the effective management of the NHDF throughout the full project lifecycle.
You will be joining a friendly and diverse team with a broad range of skills and experience, all committed to driving continuous improvement in how we manage, monitor and support the delivery of the fund.
Simone Williams, Head of Fund Management and Operations with a focus on infrastructure grants is passionate about delivering a first-class service to both internal and external stakeholders, resolving issues collaboratively wherever possible and encouraging innovative and creative approaches to problem solving. Simone values diversity of experience and perspective, recognising that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive stronger performance and deliver better outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established team at the heart of a national funding programme. It's a role that offers both meaningful impact and the chance to drive continuous improvement.
Please note the internal job title of this role is Manager - Operational Delivery
You will be comfortable supporting project and programme delivery, managing complex operational issues and providing accurate information to support decision-making. Strong data management and advanced Excel skills are essential, alongside the ability to analyse performance data and produce clear, insightful reports.
You will be resilient and confident working with a range of stakeholders, building strong relationships and driving continuous improvement across the fund.
As an experienced operational delivery professional, you will be organised, collaborative and detail-focused, with the ability to manage large datasets, maintain data accuracy and deliver high-quality outcomes as part of a high-performing team.
Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency
We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.
How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.
Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.
As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.
Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency.
Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site.
If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.
Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future.
If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.
Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.
We’re a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities.
Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition - GOV.UK
You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
